Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, and more
04/17/2026 | 3 mins.
Donald Trump announced a ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, to begin on Thursday evening.
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Trump says war in Iran “close to over”; Israel to discuss Lebanon ceasefire, and more
04/16/2026 | 3 mins.
Donald Trump said the war in Iran was “close to over” as Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran to try to advance peace talks between Iran and America.
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Israel and Lebanon agree to further talks; Trump floats more Iran talks, and more
04/15/2026 | 4 mins.
Talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, DC ended after two hours.
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America imposes naval blockade on Iran, and more
04/14/2026 | 3 mins.
Donald Trump said that Iran had made contact and wanted a deal “very badly” after America began a blockade of ships using Iranian ports and coastal areas.
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Orban concedes defeat; America to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and more
04/13/2026 | 3 mins.
Viktor Orban, Hungary’s prime minister since 2010, conceded defeat in the country’s parliamentary elections.
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